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terrier

Definitions of terrier
  1. noun
    any of several usually small short-bodied breeds originally trained to hunt animals living underground
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    types:
    fox
    small lively black-and-white terriers formerly used to dig out foxes
    schnauzer
    old German breed of sturdy black or greyish wire-haired terriers having a blunt muzzle ranging in size from fairly small to very large; used as ratters and guard dogs or police dogs
    type of:
    chien de chasse
    a dog used in hunting game
  2. noun
    the habitation of wild animals
    synonyms: habitat, refuge
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    type of:
    habitation
    the native habitat or home of an animal or plant
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